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60. A home care patient with a central venous catheter develops redness, swelling, and purulent drainage at the insertion site. What is the immediate action?

A. Ignore the symptoms, it's normal
B. Apply a warm compress and continue to monitor
C. Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
D. Clean the site with alcohol only
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59. A community health nurse is planning a tertiary prevention program. Which activity is an example of tertiary prevention?

A. Providing health education on handwashing
B. Conducting blood pressure screenings
C. Providing physical therapy and rehabilitation after a stroke
D. Administering flu vaccines
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58. A community health nurse is working with a refugee family who has limited English proficiency. What is the most effective communication strategy?

A. Speaking loudly and slowly in English
B. Using a professional medical interpreter
C. Relying on family members (especially children) for complex medical translation
D. Using only written materials in English
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57. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for depression in a high school. A student scores high on the screening tool. What is the most appropriate next step?

A. Dismiss their concerns as teenage drama
B. Immediately prescribe antidepressant medication
C. Refer for further assessment by a mental health professional
D. Tell them to try harder to be happy
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56. A community experiences a sudden chemical spill. What is the immediate public health action for community health nurses?

A. Advise residents to stay outdoors
B. Direct residents to evacuate or shelter-in-place as advised by emergency services
C. Tell residents to ignore official warnings
D. Encourage panic and chaos
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55. A community health nurse is educating a family about managing their child’s asthma. What is a critical teaching point regarding the use of a spacer with an inhaler?

A. A spacer is not necessary for children
B. A spacer helps improve medication delivery to the lungs and reduces side effects
C. A spacer should be used only with rescue inhalers
D. A spacer increases the amount of medication wasted
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54. A home care patient with dementia is frequently wandering and is at high risk for falls. What is the most appropriate initial behavioral intervention?

A. Physical restraint
B. Providing a safe, structured environment and redirection, using alarms or monitors if needed
C. Administering sedatives every hour
D. Locking the patient in their room
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53. A community health nurse is implementing a program to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. What is a key intervention strategy?

A. Promoting sugary drinks
B. Encouraging daily physical activity and healthy eating habits
C. Discouraging outdoor play
D. Recommending only fast food
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52. A community health nurse is providing education about food safety. What is a critical guideline for preventing foodborne illness?

A. Washing hands only after handling raw meat
B. Cooking foods to the appropriate internal temperatures and avoiding cross-contamination
C. Leaving perishable foods out at room temperature for extended periods
D. Eating raw or undercooked meats
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51. A community health nurse is conducting an environmental scan to identify community health needs. What is an example of a secondary data source for this assessment?

A. Conducting a survey of community members
B. Reviewing existing health statistics, census data, and vital records
C. Holding a focus group
D. Interviewing local leaders
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